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- the invention relates to a tracking system for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner and a corresponding method.
- autonomous vacuum cleaner also called autonomous sweeper.
- Such autonomous vacuum cleaners are configured to clean a floor and/or a carpet, for example.
- a known autonomous vacuum cleaners randomly travels over a predetermined area or zone, in particular large areas of open space, wherein after being in contact with or after scanning an obstacle the autonomous vacuum cleaner changes its path, accordingly.
- the changed path overlaps at least partially a previous travel path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner.
- a cleaning process is therefore conducted by frequently overlapping such areas with a constant suction capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner. Consequently, the autonomous vacuum cleaner can clean the predetermined area with the constant suction capacity, wherein a degree of cleanliness can be increased by iteratively passing e.g. the overlapping areas.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner typically stops its cleaning process after a predetermined time. In other words in particular dusty zones of the predetermined area were not sufficiently sucked or cleaned.
- the present invention provides a tracking system with the features of claim 1 and a tracking method with the feature of claim 11.
- the tracking system for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner comprises a position determination device configured to detect position data of the autonomous vacuum cleaner within a spatially defined area.
- the tracking system further comprises a storage device configured to store a traveled path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner based on the determined position data within the spatially defined area.
- the storage device is further configured to store at least one threshold value of sucked particles along the traveled path.
- the tracking system is further configured to adjust a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner at least partially overlaps the traveled path.
- the tracking method for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner comprises the steps of determining position data of the autonomous vacuum cleaner within a specially defined area.
- the method further comprises storing a travel path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner based on the determined position data within the spatially defined area and storing at least one threshold value of sucked particles along the traveled path.
- the method further comprises adjusting a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner at least partially overlaps the traveled path.
- the position determination device can be used e.g. to determine a smart routing or traveling algorithm, wherein the autonomous vacuum cleaner continuous or stops its sucking operation depending on the at least one stored threshold value when passing the a position at a second or third time. That is the system at least partially iteratively passes certain position data depending on the at least one stored threshold value. Therefore, the tracking system stops the operation such as vacuum cleaning or sucking if the at least one threshold value of certain position data have not been exceeded by simultaneously operating the travel of the autonomous vacuum cleaner. That is that the secondly or iteratively passed position data do not need to be cleaned anymore, for example In contrast, the system increases its sucking capacity in case that the at least one threshold value has been exceeded at a first time.
- the tracking system runs the autonomous vacuum cleaner continuously from position point to position point, here mentioned as position data.
- the present invention uses the finding that by storing the travel path based on the determined position data and the at least one stored threshold value a time and energy efficient operation of the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be ensured or provided.
- a size of the traveled path can depend on an e.g. cleaning area of or a suction area of the autonomous vacuum cleaner, respectively.
- the traveled path based on the determined position data comprises overlapping areas, such as cross-over regions or intersections.
- the cross-over regions are predefined by the traveled path, wherein the traveled path is predetermined by the position data. That is the autonomous vacuum cleaner travels from point to point thereby defining the traveled path, wherein by crossing the predefined traveled path a cross-over region can be detected, stored or determined.
- the traveled path comprises a minimal number of overlapping areas.
- the tracking system can e.g. scan the spatially defined area via ultrasound, infrared-light or laser to determine distances to walls, for example.
- the position determination device can e.g. detect, define or calculate position data with respect to the minimal number of overlapping areas. Therefore an operation time of the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be easily optimized by the system.
- the at least one threshold value is detected by a micromechanical device.
- the micromechanical device can be easily mounted, adjusted or arranged in or on the autonomous vacuum cleaner due to its small size.
- the micromechanical device comprises a particle sensor.
- the micromechanical device can further comprise a contact sensor.
- the micromechanical device is configured to detect at least three increasing threshold values.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner can therefore adjust at least three different suction capacities. Thus the overlapping areas can be sucked with different suction capacities.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner can stop its operation when an amount of sucked particles is below a first threshold value.
- the sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner increases with the increasing threshold values. Therefore the overlapping areas can be sucked with higher suction capacity and the overall operation time can be reduced. Consequently the here described tracking system can be operated in energy saving manner.
- the traveled path is at least partially an arcuate path. Therefore the traveled path based on the position data can be easily optimized.
- the storage device configured to store the traveled path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner based on the position data within the spatially defined area further comprises an electronic map and wherein the electronic map is configured to enter the at least one threshold value of the sucked particles in the electronic map.
- the electronic map can e.g. partition the spatially defined area based on a coordinate system. Therefore the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be e.g. operated based on the electronic map.
- the electronic map is configured to enter an existence of an obstacle within the spatially defined area. Therefore, the travel path can be optimized in consideration of the existence of the obstacle.
- the obstacle can be a wall, a step or a furniture item located within the spatially defined area.
- the position determination device is configured to communicate with a communication device at a predetermined reference position.
- the communication device at the predetermined reference position can be e.g. a server or a charging station.
- the position determination device can comprise a communication interface, e.g. a GSM interface, UMTS interface, LTE interface, WiFi interface or the like, and can be configured to provide or send its position data to the communication device at the predetermined reference position.
- the communication device may communicate with an external computer of a user such, that the user can modify the position data manually by reducing the spatially defined area, for example. Therefore the electronic map can be further supported by the communication device.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be automatically charged by the communication device.
- the determination of the position data is conducted by communicating with the communication device at the predetermined reference position.
- the storage of the traveled path is conducted by the storage device and/or is further conducted by entering the at least one threshold value of the sucked particles in the electronic map.
- the detection of the at least one stored threshold value along the traveled path is conducted by the micromechanical device, such as the particle sensor.
- the here disclosed features of the tracking system are also disclosed for the tracking method as well as the autonomous vacuum cleaner comprising the tracking system and vice versa.
- Fig. 1 shows a schematic top view of an embodiment of a tracking system.
- the tracking system T1 comprises an autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 within a spatially defined area A1.
- a direction of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 is indicated by arrows.
- the tracking system T1 further comprises in particular a position determination device 10, a storage device 11 and a micromechanical device 12, wherein these devices can be mounted, arranged or attached in or on the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1.
- these devices are integral devices of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 (see Fig. 6 ).
- the position determination device 10 is configured to detect position data 101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 within a spatially defined area A1.
- the storage device is further configured to store a traveled path 102, 201, 301 of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 based on the determined position data 101, 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y within the spatially defined area A1 and is configured to store at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveled path 102, 201, 301 (see also Figs 2 and 3 ).
- the tracking system T1 is further configured to adjust a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 at least partially overlaps the traveled path 102, 201, 301.
- Fig. 1 the determined position data 101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101 y are indicated along the traveled path 102 of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1, wherein position data 101 comprises an exemplary starting point.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels along the path 102 passing the position data 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101d, wherein the reference signs 103 and 104 indicates overlapping areas, such as cross-over regions, in Fig.1 .
- the overlapping area 103 does not exceed the at least one stored threshold value. Thus the sucking capacity can be maintained, reduced or turned to zero, for example. In contrast, the overlapping area 104 exceeds the at least one stored threshold value. Thus, the sucking capacity can be increased during crossing the overlapping area 104.
- the traveled path 102 of Fig. 1 can comprise a minimal number of overlapping areas 103, 104, 202, 302 and the tracking system T1 can therefore reduce time and energy consumption, accordingly.
- Fig. 2 shows a schematic top view of another embodiment of a tracking system.
- Fig. 2 is based on Fig. 1 and illustrates a magnified view of an exemplary overlapping area 202.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels along the path 201 and passes the later overlapping area 202 at a first time.
- the storage device 11 of the tracking system T1 stores the at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveled path 201.
- autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 passes the overlapping area 202 coming from position data 101x the tracking system T1 can maintain, reduce or stop the sucking capacity since an amount of sucked particles is beneath the stored threshold value of the first time.
- Fig. 3 shows a schematic top view of another embodiment of a tracking system.
- Fig. 3 is also based on Fig. 1 and illustrates a magnified view of an exemplary area 302.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels along the path 301 and passes the later overlapping area 302 at a first time.
- the storage device 11 of the tracking system T1 stores the at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveled path 301 as well.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 passes the overlapping area 302 coming from position data 101y the tracking system T1 can maintain or increase the sucking capacity since an amount of sucked particles is above the stored threshold value of the first time.
- Fig. 4 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a tracking system.
- Fig. 4 shows a block diagram to explain an exemplary functionality of the tracking system T1.
- the rhombuses of Fig. 4 indicate decision points within the block diagram.
- the block diagram of Fig. 4 comprises steps 401 to 407.
- step 401 the tracking system T1 starts to detect or determine the position data 101, 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y.
- step 402 the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels its path 102, 201, 302 based on the detected or determined position data 101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101 d, 101x, 101y.
- step 403 the tracking system decides if the position data 101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101 d, 101x, 101y has been passed before by the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1. In case the position data 101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101 d, 101x, 101y has not been passed before the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 continues sweeping in step 404 and returns to step 402.
- the tracking system T1 decides in step 405 if the suction capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 has to be increased or maintained, for example.
- the tracking system continues with step 404 with e.g. an increased or maintained suction capacity.
- the tracking system detects and stores a clean area or stops the cleaning or sucking process in step 406.
- the tracking system can end its operation and guides the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 to a communication device at a predetermined reference position, such as a charging station.
- Fig. 5 shows a flow diagram of an embodiment of a method.
- the tracking method for operating the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises the method steps S1 to S3.
- step S1 of the method position data 101, 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y of the autonomous vacuum cleaner 101 within a spatially defined area A1 are determined.
- step S2 a traveled path 102, 201, 301 of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 based on the determined position data 101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y within the spatially defined area A1 is stored and at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveled path 102, 201, 301 is stored, accordingly.
- step S3 of the method a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 depending on the at least one stored threshold value is adjusted or determined in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 at least partially overlaps the traveled path 102, 201, 301.
- Fig. 6 shows a schematic illustration of an autonomous vacuum cleaner.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises the here described tracking system T1.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises in particular the position determination device 10, the storage device 11 and the micromechanical device 12.
- a size of the traveled path 102, 201, 301 can depend on an e.g. cleaning area of or a suction area C1 of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1, respectively.
- the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 can further comprise wheels W1 which are configured to support a movement of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1.
- the present invention provides a tracking system T1.
- the tracking system T1 for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises a position determination device 10 configured to detect position data 101, 101 a, 101 b, 101 c, 101 d, 101 x, 101y of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 within a spatially defined area A1.
- the tracking system further comprises a storage device 11 configured to store a traveled path 102, 201, 301 of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 based on the determined position data 101, 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y within the spatially defined area A1.
- the storage device 11 is further configured to store at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveled path 102, 201, 301.
- the tracking system T1 is further configured to adjust a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 at least partially overlaps the traveled path 102, 201, 301 based on the detected position data (101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101 d, 101x, 101 y).
- the present invention further provides a corresponding method.
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- The invention relates to a tracking system for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner and a corresponding method.
- Although applicable to any system that needs to track positions and travel paths of autonomous devices the present invention will mainly be described in conjunction with so-called autonomous vacuum cleaner, also called autonomous sweeper. Such autonomous vacuum cleaners are configured to clean a floor and/or a carpet, for example.
- Typically a known autonomous vacuum cleaners randomly travels over a predetermined area or zone, in particular large areas of open space, wherein after being in contact with or after scanning an obstacle the autonomous vacuum cleaner changes its path, accordingly. For example, the changed path overlaps at least partially a previous travel path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner. A cleaning process is therefore conducted by frequently overlapping such areas with a constant suction capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner. Consequently, the autonomous vacuum cleaner can clean the predetermined area with the constant suction capacity, wherein a degree of cleanliness can be increased by iteratively passing e.g. the overlapping areas.
- Further, the autonomous vacuum cleaner typically stops its cleaning process after a predetermined time. In other words in particular dusty zones of the predetermined area were not sufficiently sucked or cleaned.
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US 2011/0112714 A1 discloses a method of navigating an area using a mobile robotic device. - Accordingly, there is a need for an improved tracking system for operating autonomous vacuum cleaner.
- The present invention provides a tracking system with the features of claim 1 and a tracking method with the feature of
claim 11. - The tracking system for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner comprises a position determination device configured to detect position data of the autonomous vacuum cleaner within a spatially defined area. The tracking system further comprises a storage device configured to store a traveled path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner based on the determined position data within the spatially defined area. The storage device is further configured to store at least one threshold value of sucked particles along the traveled path. Finally, the tracking system is further configured to adjust a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner at least partially overlaps the traveled path.
- The tracking method for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner comprises the steps of determining position data of the autonomous vacuum cleaner within a specially defined area. The method further comprises storing a travel path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner based on the determined position data within the spatially defined area and storing at least one threshold value of sucked particles along the traveled path. Finally, the method further comprises adjusting a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner at least partially overlaps the traveled path.
- The position determination device can be used e.g. to determine a smart routing or traveling algorithm, wherein the autonomous vacuum cleaner continuous or stops its sucking operation depending on the at least one stored threshold value when passing the a position at a second or third time. That is the system at least partially iteratively passes certain position data depending on the at least one stored threshold value. Therefore, the tracking system stops the operation such as vacuum cleaning or sucking if the at least one threshold value of certain position data have not been exceeded by simultaneously operating the travel of the autonomous vacuum cleaner. That is that the secondly or iteratively passed position data do not need to be cleaned anymore, for example In contrast, the system increases its sucking capacity in case that the at least one threshold value has been exceeded at a first time.
- It is understood, that the tracking system runs the autonomous vacuum cleaner continuously from position point to position point, here mentioned as position data.
- Under the term "particles" dust, dirt and objects normally sucked by an autonomous vacuum cleaner shall be understood.
- The present invention uses the finding that by storing the travel path based on the determined position data and the at least one stored threshold value a time and energy efficient operation of the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be ensured or provided.
- A size of the traveled path can depend on an e.g. cleaning area of or a suction area of the autonomous vacuum cleaner, respectively.
- Further embodiments of the present invention are subject of the further sub-claims and of the following description, referring to the drawings.
- In one embodiment, the traveled path based on the determined position data comprises overlapping areas, such as cross-over regions or intersections. The cross-over regions are predefined by the traveled path, wherein the traveled path is predetermined by the position data. That is the autonomous vacuum cleaner travels from point to point thereby defining the traveled path, wherein by crossing the predefined traveled path a cross-over region can be detected, stored or determined.
- It is understood, that the overlapping areas can be passed iteratively.
- In one embodiment, the traveled path comprises a minimal number of overlapping areas. Firstly, the tracking system can e.g. scan the spatially defined area via ultrasound, infrared-light or laser to determine distances to walls, for example. Secondly, the position determination device can e.g. detect, define or calculate position data with respect to the minimal number of overlapping areas. Therefore an operation time of the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be easily optimized by the system.
- In one embodiment, the at least one threshold value is detected by a micromechanical device. The micromechanical device can be easily mounted, adjusted or arranged in or on the autonomous vacuum cleaner due to its small size. For example the micromechanical device comprises a particle sensor. The micromechanical device can further comprise a contact sensor.
- In another embodiment, the micromechanical device is configured to detect at least three increasing threshold values. The autonomous vacuum cleaner can therefore adjust at least three different suction capacities. Thus the overlapping areas can be sucked with different suction capacities. Alternatively the autonomous vacuum cleaner can stop its operation when an amount of sucked particles is below a first threshold value.
- In one embodiment, the sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner increases with the increasing threshold values. Therefore the overlapping areas can be sucked with higher suction capacity and the overall operation time can be reduced. Consequently the here described tracking system can be operated in energy saving manner.
- In one embodiment, the traveled path is at least partially an arcuate path. Therefore the traveled path based on the position data can be easily optimized.
- In one embodiment, the storage device configured to store the traveled path of the autonomous vacuum cleaner based on the position data within the spatially defined area further comprises an electronic map and wherein the electronic map is configured to enter the at least one threshold value of the sucked particles in the electronic map. The electronic map can e.g. partition the spatially defined area based on a coordinate system. Therefore the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be e.g. operated based on the electronic map.
- In one embodiment, the electronic map is configured to enter an existence of an obstacle within the spatially defined area. Therefore, the travel path can be optimized in consideration of the existence of the obstacle. The obstacle can be a wall, a step or a furniture item located within the spatially defined area.
- In one embodiment, the position determination device is configured to communicate with a communication device at a predetermined reference position. The communication device at the predetermined reference position can be e.g. a server or a charging station. The position determination device can comprise a communication interface, e.g. a GSM interface, UMTS interface, LTE interface, WiFi interface or the like, and can be configured to provide or send its position data to the communication device at the predetermined reference position. The communication device may communicate with an external computer of a user such, that the user can modify the position data manually by reducing the spatially defined area, for example. Therefore the electronic map can be further supported by the communication device. Alternatively or in addition, the autonomous vacuum cleaner can be automatically charged by the communication device.
- In one embodiment, the determination of the position data is conducted by communicating with the communication device at the predetermined reference position.
- In another embodiment, the storage of the traveled path is conducted by the storage device and/or is further conducted by entering the at least one threshold value of the sucked particles in the electronic map.
- In one embodiment, the detection of the at least one stored threshold value along the traveled path is conducted by the micromechanical device, such as the particle sensor.
- The here disclosed features of the tracking system are also disclosed for the tracking method as well as the autonomous vacuum cleaner comprising the tracking system and vice versa.
- For a more complete understanding of the present invention and advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments, which are specified in the schematic figures of the drawings, in which:
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Fig. 1 shows a schematic top view of an embodiment of a tracking system according to the present patent application; -
Fig. 2 shows a schematic top view of another embodiment of a tracking system according to the present patent application; -
Fig. 3 shows a schematic top view of another embodiment of a tracking system according to the present patent application; -
Fig. 4 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a tracking system according to the present patent application; -
Fig. 5 shows a flow diagram of an embodiment of a method according to the present patent application; and -
Fig. 6 shows a schematic illustration of an autonomous vacuum cleaner according to the present patent application. - In the figures like reference signs denote like elements unless stated otherwise.
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Fig. 1 shows a schematic top view of an embodiment of a tracking system. The tracking system T1 comprises an autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 within a spatially defined area A1. A direction of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 is indicated by arrows. - The tracking system T1 further comprises in particular a
position determination device 10, astorage device 11 and amicromechanical device 12, wherein these devices can be mounted, arranged or attached in or on the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1. Preferably these devices are integral devices of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 (seeFig. 6 ). - The
position determination device 10 is configured to detectposition data traveled path determined position data path Figs 2 and3 ). Finally, the tracking system T1 is further configured to adjust a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 at least partially overlaps the traveledpath - In
Fig. 1 thedetermined position data path 102 of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1, whereinposition data 101 comprises an exemplary starting point. The autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels along thepath 102 passing theposition data reference signs Fig.1 . - The overlapping
area 103 does not exceed the at least one stored threshold value. Thus the sucking capacity can be maintained, reduced or turned to zero, for example. In contrast, the overlappingarea 104 exceeds the at least one stored threshold value. Thus, the sucking capacity can be increased during crossing the overlappingarea 104. - The traveled
path 102 ofFig. 1 can comprise a minimal number of overlappingareas -
Fig. 2 shows a schematic top view of another embodiment of a tracking system. -
Fig. 2 is based onFig. 1 and illustrates a magnified view of anexemplary overlapping area 202. The autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels along thepath 201 and passes the later overlappingarea 202 at a first time. At the first time thestorage device 11 of the tracking system T1 stores the at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveledpath 201. In case autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 passes the overlappingarea 202 coming fromposition data 101x the tracking system T1 can maintain, reduce or stop the sucking capacity since an amount of sucked particles is beneath the stored threshold value of the first time. -
Fig. 3 shows a schematic top view of another embodiment of a tracking system. -
Fig. 3 is also based onFig. 1 and illustrates a magnified view of anexemplary area 302. The autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels along thepath 301 and passes the later overlappingarea 302 at a first time. At the first time thestorage device 11 of the tracking system T1 stores the at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveledpath 301 as well. In case the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 passes the overlappingarea 302 coming fromposition data 101y the tracking system T1 can maintain or increase the sucking capacity since an amount of sucked particles is above the stored threshold value of the first time. -
Fig. 4 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a tracking system. - In particular,
Fig. 4 shows a block diagram to explain an exemplary functionality of the tracking system T1. The rhombuses ofFig. 4 indicate decision points within the block diagram. The block diagram ofFig. 4 comprisessteps 401 to 407. - In
step 401 the tracking system T1 starts to detect or determine theposition data step 402 the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 travels itspath determined position data step 403 the tracking system decides if theposition data position data step 404 and returns to step 402. In case the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 has already passed theposition data step 405 if the suction capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 has to be increased or maintained, for example. In case the suction capacity has to be increased or maintained the tracking system continues withstep 404 with e.g. an increased or maintained suction capacity. In case the suction capacity has not to be maintained or increased instep 405 the tracking system detects and stores a clean area or stops the cleaning or sucking process instep 406. Instep 407 the tracking system can end its operation and guides the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 to a communication device at a predetermined reference position, such as a charging station. -
Fig. 5 shows a flow diagram of an embodiment of a method. The tracking method for operating the autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises the method steps S1 to S3. - In step S1 of the
method position data autonomous vacuum cleaner 101 within a spatially defined area A1 are determined. In step S2 atraveled path determined position data path path -
Fig. 6 shows a schematic illustration of an autonomous vacuum cleaner. - The autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises the here described tracking system T1. The autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises in particular the
position determination device 10, thestorage device 11 and themicromechanical device 12. A size of the traveledpath - Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that a variety of alternate and/or equivalent implementations exist. It should be appreciated that the exemplary embodiment or exemplary embodiments are only examples, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration in any way. Rather, the foregoing summary and detailed description will provide those skilled in the art with a convenient road map for implementing at least one exemplary embodiment, it being understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements described in an exemplary embodiment without departing from the scope as set forth in the appended claims and their legal equivalents. Generally, this application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the specific embodiments discussed herein.
- The present invention provides a tracking system T1. The tracking system T1 for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner X1 comprises a
position determination device 10 configured to detectposition data storage device 11 configured to store atraveled path determined position data storage device 11 is further configured to store at least one threshold value of sucked particles P1 along the traveledpath path -
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Claims (15)
- Tracking system (T1) for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1), the tracking system (T1) comprising:a position determination device (10) configured to detect position data (101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y) of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) within a spatially defined area (A1);a storage device (11) configured to store a traveled path (102, 201, 301) of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) based on the determined position data (101, 101 a, 101 b, 101 c, 101 d, 101 x, 101 y) within the spatially defined area (A1) and is configured to store at least one threshold value of sucked particles (P1) along the traveled path (102, 201, 301); andwherein the tracking system (T1) is configured to adjust a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) at least partially overlaps the traveled path (102, 201, 301).
- Tracking system according to claim 1, wherein the traveled path (102, 201, 301) comprises overlapping areas (103, 104, 202, 302).
- Tracking system according to claims 1 to 2, wherein the traveled path (102, 201, 301) comprises a minimal number of overlapping areas (103, 104, 202, 302) based on the detected position data (101, 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101y) of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1).
- Tracking system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one threshold value is detected by a micromechanical device (12).
- Tracking system according to claim 4, wherein the micromechanical device (12) is configured to detect at least three increasing threshold values.
- Tracking system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) increases with the increasing threshold values.
- Tracking system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the traveled path (102, 201, 301) is at least partially an arcuate path.
- Tracking system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the storage device configured to store the traveled path (102, 201, 301) of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) based on the position data (101, 101 a, 101 b, 101 c, 101 d, 101 x, 101 y) within the spatially defined area (A1) further comprises an electronic map and wherein the electronic map is configured to enter the at least one threshold value of the sucked particles (P1) in the electronic map.
- Tracking system (10) according to claim 8, wherein the electronic map is configured to enter an existence of an obstacle (5) within the spatially defined area (A1).
- Tracking system (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the position determination device (10) is configured to communicate with a communication device at a predetermined reference position.
- Tracking method for operating an autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1), the monitoring method comprising the steps of:determining position data (101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101 x, 101 y) of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (101) within a spatially defined area (A1),storing a traveled path (102, 201, 301) of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) based on the determined position data (101, 101 a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101x, 101 y) within the spatially defined area (A1) and storing at least one threshold value of sucked particles (P1) along the traveled path (102, 201, 301); andadjusting a sucking capacity of the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) depending on the at least one stored threshold value in case that the autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) at least partially overlaps the traveled path (102, 201, 301).
- Tracking method according to claim 11, wherein the determination of the position data is conducted by communicating with a communication device at a predetermined reference position.
- Tracking method according to claim 11, wherein the storage of the traveled path is conducted by a storage device (11) and/or is further conducted by entering the at least one threshold value of the sucked particles (P1) in an electronic map.
- Tracking method according to claim 11, wherein a detection of the at least one stored threshold value along the traveled path (102, 201, 301) is conducted by a micromechanical device (12).
- Autonomous vacuum cleaner (X1) comprising a tracking system (T1) according to claims 1 to 10.
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